SHILLONG: The MPA Cabinet has decided to introduce Meghalaya Education Service (MES) in line with Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) and also approved the draft State Education Policy with a few amendments.
Meghalaya will have its own Education Policy for the first time in 36 years. The policy is aimed at streamlining the education system in the State.
Speaking to newsmen after the Cabinet meeting on Monday, Higher and Technical Education Minister Manas Chaudhuri said with MES in place, youth would be recruited to specifically work in the education sector. "The main objective of introducing MES is to spare teachers from administrative duties," he said.
Mr Chaudhuri said those clearing MES would be directly appointed at the level of Deputy Inspector of Schools, adding they would rise up even to the level of director.
Dwelling on some of the key issues incorporated in the Education Policy, the minister said as per the policy, the State Government could bring in a legislation to enable it to regulate and monitor private institutions and check any move to commercialise education in the State.
"Henceforth only trained teachers would be appointed. This government will give special attention to mathematics and science education in order to promote the spirit of scientific enquiry among the students. There will not be any compromise on quality and merit in appointment of science teachers," Mr Chaudhuri said.
"Since Meghalaya has a high dropout rate compared to other states of the country, the State Government will lay special emphasis on reducing the number of dropouts," he said.
Mr Chaudhuri also said adequate funds would be allocated for education from the State Plan in future even as the Education Department was gearing up to generate its own resources.
The Education Minister, however, said re-organisation of the education system would take place only in 2010 as the whole process would involve huge manpower and financial implications.
According to Mr Chaudhuri with the re-organisation of the education system, a new pattern will be introduced where Classes I to V will be categorized as lower primary section, Classes VI to VIII as upper primary section, Classes IX to X as secondary schools and Classes XI to XII as Higher Secondary Schools.
Further, he said government colleges would be established in all the seven districts of the State in the coming years and land would be acquired for setting up of the Meghalaya Education Park.
Meanwhile, State Cabinet spokesperson Conrad Sangma said the government had decided to provincialise three colleges -- Sohra College in East Khasi Hills, Captain Williamson Sangma College at Baghmara, South Garo Hills and Williamnagar College in East Garo Hills.
NGOs slam Govt over Land Transfer Act
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The MPA Government has come under sharp criticism from several NGOs under the banner of Social Organisations of Meghalaya Against Alienation of Land (SOMAAL) for the delay in bringing amendments to the existing Land Transfer Regulation Act 1971.
Expressing concern over continued "alienation" of tribal land for industrial purposes, SOMAAL on Monday asked the State Government to immediately abolish the Single Window Agency (SWA) responsible for issuing clearance for setting up of major industrial units in the State.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the NGOs here, SOMAAL chairman Rev. PBM Basaiawmoit alleged that Chief Minister Dr Donkupar Roy had gone back on his assurance to set up a working group comprising leaders of NGOs and government officials to study the flaws in the Land Transfer Act.
"The government should make necessary amendments to the Land Transfer Act in the coming Assembly session to protect the land of indigenous people. There is also a need to stop granting of permission for setting up of any industry in the State," Rev. Basaiawmoit said.
The SOMAAL chairman pointed out that despite the previous assurance by the Chief Minister not to permit companies to set up industries in the State, the practice was still continuing with various companies getting permission to establish industries in the State by "alienating" tribal land.
SOMAAL convener W Anthony said the SWA was responsible for lose of ten square kilometres of land in the span of nine years to outside companies for industrial purposes. According to him SWA was not part of the Land Transfer Act.
Mr Anthony also demanded amendment to Section 2 (e), Section 4 (1) (e) and 4(1) (f) of the Land Transfer Act "to protect the land ownership of indigenous people in the State."
Source: Shillong Times
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Meghalaya will have its own Education Policy for the first time in 36 years. The policy is aimed at streamlining the education system in the State.
Speaking to newsmen after the Cabinet meeting on Monday, Higher and Technical Education Minister Manas Chaudhuri said with MES in place, youth would be recruited to specifically work in the education sector. "The main objective of introducing MES is to spare teachers from administrative duties," he said.
Mr Chaudhuri said those clearing MES would be directly appointed at the level of Deputy Inspector of Schools, adding they would rise up even to the level of director.
Dwelling on some of the key issues incorporated in the Education Policy, the minister said as per the policy, the State Government could bring in a legislation to enable it to regulate and monitor private institutions and check any move to commercialise education in the State.
"Henceforth only trained teachers would be appointed. This government will give special attention to mathematics and science education in order to promote the spirit of scientific enquiry among the students. There will not be any compromise on quality and merit in appointment of science teachers," Mr Chaudhuri said.
"Since Meghalaya has a high dropout rate compared to other states of the country, the State Government will lay special emphasis on reducing the number of dropouts," he said.
Mr Chaudhuri also said adequate funds would be allocated for education from the State Plan in future even as the Education Department was gearing up to generate its own resources.
The Education Minister, however, said re-organisation of the education system would take place only in 2010 as the whole process would involve huge manpower and financial implications.
According to Mr Chaudhuri with the re-organisation of the education system, a new pattern will be introduced where Classes I to V will be categorized as lower primary section, Classes VI to VIII as upper primary section, Classes IX to X as secondary schools and Classes XI to XII as Higher Secondary Schools.
Further, he said government colleges would be established in all the seven districts of the State in the coming years and land would be acquired for setting up of the Meghalaya Education Park.
Meanwhile, State Cabinet spokesperson Conrad Sangma said the government had decided to provincialise three colleges -- Sohra College in East Khasi Hills, Captain Williamson Sangma College at Baghmara, South Garo Hills and Williamnagar College in East Garo Hills.
NGOs slam Govt over Land Transfer Act
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The MPA Government has come under sharp criticism from several NGOs under the banner of Social Organisations of Meghalaya Against Alienation of Land (SOMAAL) for the delay in bringing amendments to the existing Land Transfer Regulation Act 1971.
Expressing concern over continued "alienation" of tribal land for industrial purposes, SOMAAL on Monday asked the State Government to immediately abolish the Single Window Agency (SWA) responsible for issuing clearance for setting up of major industrial units in the State.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the NGOs here, SOMAAL chairman Rev. PBM Basaiawmoit alleged that Chief Minister Dr Donkupar Roy had gone back on his assurance to set up a working group comprising leaders of NGOs and government officials to study the flaws in the Land Transfer Act.
"The government should make necessary amendments to the Land Transfer Act in the coming Assembly session to protect the land of indigenous people. There is also a need to stop granting of permission for setting up of any industry in the State," Rev. Basaiawmoit said.
The SOMAAL chairman pointed out that despite the previous assurance by the Chief Minister not to permit companies to set up industries in the State, the practice was still continuing with various companies getting permission to establish industries in the State by "alienating" tribal land.
SOMAAL convener W Anthony said the SWA was responsible for lose of ten square kilometres of land in the span of nine years to outside companies for industrial purposes. According to him SWA was not part of the Land Transfer Act.
Mr Anthony also demanded amendment to Section 2 (e), Section 4 (1) (e) and 4(1) (f) of the Land Transfer Act "to protect the land ownership of indigenous people in the State."
Source: Shillong Times
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